The NPRM was published on the CAA website with links from the Policy and Rules page, and from the Safety Management Systems page.

Notice was sent to subscribers to the automatic alert service for all of the affected certificates, and subscribers to the Safety Management Systems page.

Affected certificate holders were advised by email of the Consultation Forums that were conducted by the CAA in Palmerston North, Auckland, Christchurch, and Queenstown during the consultation period.

An online survey was also available for completion during the consultation period.

A total of 20 submissions were received. Of these, 17 submissions were from organisations, and 3 from individuals.

Initial Consultation

In June 2014, Cabinet agreed to the CAA proceeding with developing rules that would require that all certificated operators in New Zealand implement a risk management system, such as a Safety Management System (SMS).

The CAA is developing a draft Part 100 Safety Management. This is considered to improve safety, add flexibility in how Rules are complied with, increase safety transparency, and align with international best practice.

This follows a CAA consultation in 2013 on a proposal to require risk management systems, such as SMS, for all certificated operators. We carefully reviewed all feedback received in response to this consultation, including both written submissions and verbal discussions held at the June 2013 SMS Forums. Documents published for this consultation are available below: